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News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert, Acting Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris, Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni, and Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp announced two recent arrests in Fresno County that are part of increased and coordinated enforcement efforts to block the distribution of fentanyl.
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Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy
News Release: A federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois convicted a Chicago man yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to pay approximately $25 million in illegal kickbacks to generate business for his durable medical equipment pharmacy.

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Federal, State Agencies to Hold Public Forum to Strengthen Security of Maine’s Houses of Worship
News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: Multiple federal and state agencies are collaborating to host a Protecting Houses of Worship event series aimed at helping Maine’s faith-based organizations identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security. The next event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at the University of Maine at Augusta.

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Virginia Father and Son Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
News Release: Defendants Threw Objects at Police. WASHINGTON - A father and son from Virginia have been arrested on felony charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including the assault of law enforcement officers. Their actions, and the actions of others, disrupted a joint...
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Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Committing a Murder
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin today sentenced D’Andre Preston, age 26, of Baltimore, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, specifically, the NFL Criminal Enterprise, including committing...

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Justice Department discusses Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Siegfried USA, LLC on Jan. 20
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Former Certified Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Drug Diversion and Health Care Fraud
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA. - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was sentenced in federal court on charges of drug diversion and health care fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
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Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced - January 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the January 2023 Federal Grand Jury B.
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Endangered Missing Henry County Girl Found Safe in Cleveland
News Release: Memphis, TN - U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the capture of Reneisha Tribble for Aggravated Assault on a Tupelo, MS Police Officer.

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Former Contractor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
News Release: A dual citizen of the United States and Syria who evaded arrest for over two decades pleaded guilty today in the District of Columbia for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay gratuities to a federal public official.

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Fort Totten, North Dakota, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Sexual Abuse of Minors
News Release: Fargo - United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Saunders Jamel Jackson, a/k/a Saunders Jackson-Buckles, age 23 of Fort Totten, ND, appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, U.S. District Court, Fargo, ND, and was sentenced to a total of 27 years in federal prison followed by 25 years of supervised release for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Jackson pleaded guilty to these offenses on Oct. 13, 2022.

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Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht
News Release: Two businessmen, Vladislav Osipov, 51, a Russian national, and Richard Masters, 52, a United Kingdom national, are charged in separate indictments unsealed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, with facilitating a sanctions evasion and money laundering scheme in relation to the...

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New York Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $4 Million Extortion Scheme
News Release: Defendant’s Brothers, Father and Mother Already Have Been Sentenced.

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to Prison for Transporting Stolen Vehicles From Pennsylvania to New Jersey
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, has been sentenced in federal court to three years imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release on his conviction of interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicles, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

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DePuy Synthes, Inc. Agrees to Pay $9.75 Million to Settle Allegations Concerning Kickbacks Paid to Massachusetts Orthopedic Surgeon
News Release: Medical device manufacturer DePuy Synthes, Inc. (DePuy), a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has agreed to pay $9.75 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to an orthopedic surgeon based in Massachusetts to induce his use of DePuy products.

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Columbus Woman Charged Federally with Kidnapping Infant Twins
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Today a federal grand jury indicted Nalah T. Jackson, 24, of Columbus, on two counts of kidnapping of a minor.
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Chesterfield Man Sentenced for Scheme to Embezzle Funds in Law Firm Trust Account
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A Chesterfield man was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for conspiracy and wire fraud and ordered to pay over $1.2 million in restitution to victims.
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Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Soo Labs II, Inc. on Jan. 20
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Noramco discussed on Jan. 20 by Justice Department
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Sanilac County Trucker Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Transporting a Minor Across State Lines for Illegal Sex Acts
News Release: DETROIT - A Sanilac County trucker was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines to engage in unlawful sexual activity, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.

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